cowbell expert needed

[wirelessworldinc]

A friend of mine showed me this the other day. It belonged to his daughter who has passed away. All he knows is she bought it at a garage sale for 85 cents. Does anybody know anything about this bell, so he would have some information on it. It is very heavy and it stands 7 1/2 inches from top of handle to the bottom.

 

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[bomber]

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[Spitfire Reddie]

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[misplacedrednek]

This guy may be able to help...............

 

[dg39]

All kidding aside. I think it is a fairly new bossie bell. Livestock supply store probably still sell them.

 

[hookedonhunts]

There is a 7-1/2" bell on this site, looks similar to yours, just newer.

http://www.redhillgeneralstore.com/cowbells.htm

LeAnn

 

[Michelle]

Dg39 The rivets and the fold in the side isn't that an old technique of bell making?

 

[monstercap]

I bought one identical to yours, last week, for $2.00 at a local sale. It is an old cowbell for sure.
Modern cowbells are either fold seamed or tack welded down the side.

 

[Michelle]